Entrance Examination System Research Articles

대학축구팀 운영시스템에 관한 개선방안 연구

This study used focus group interviews in a qualitative research study to explore the problems and improvements in the management system of a college soccer team. The participants of this study were six college soccer team managers. Focus group interviews were conducted to collect data, and thematic coding was applied to refine categories and subcategories. The findings of this study are as follows. First, the study revealed the administrative, financial, and support problems of college soccer. Second, the problems of player selection and career paths were presented. Third, we found problems with student life management, academic management, and athlete education. Fourth, we presented issues related to coaches' salaries, working environment, and coaches' job security. Fifth, for efficient operation, they suggested ways to improve operations, entrance examination system and employment, athlete management, and treatment of coaches.

중국과 한국 사교육 정책의 특징 비교 연구: 중국의 ‘쌍감(双减)’정책을 중심으로

Objectives The purpose of this study is to compare the characteristics of the ‘Double Reduction’ policy, a private education ban implemented in China in 2021, with the private education ban implemented in South Korea in 1980, in order to explore implications for China's private education policy. Methods Data on China's ‘Double Reduction’ policy were collected from the Ministry of Education of the People' Republic of China, ZHI WANG, WANFANG DATA. Data on South Korea's private education ban were primarily obtained form official documents from the National Security Emergency Committee, RISS, and KCI. Using the international comparative research method, the study compares the background, implementation process, and outcomes of the private education ban policies in both countries. Results First, while both two countries share the common goal of normalizing public education through the implementation of private education bans, South Korea focused on reducing competition in university entrance exams and ensuring fairness to address the issue of excessive tutoring, whereas China not only aimed to reduce academic burdens and private education costs but also addressed low birth rates and the educational gap between urban and rural areas. Second, although both countries initially saw temporary effects through strong regulations during the early stages of the policy, South Korea faced the issue of a resurgence of private education, while China saw the emergence of unemployment among private education institution employees following the shutdown of private education institutions due to the ‘Double Reduction’ policy. Third, both countries experienced social issues such as ’high-cost private tutoring’ and ’underground learning’ after the implementation of the private education ban. In particular, in South Korea, the demand for prestigious university admissions led to the problem of illegal private tutoring, and China, concerns over declining academic achievement arose as students' workloads were reduced. Conclusions The study suggests the China needs to introduce various after-school programs tailored to student's needs and reform the university entrance examination system. Additionally, there is a need to expand the time frame to assess the long-term effects of private education ban policies in both China and South Korea.

Migration and Education in China: Determinants of the Educational Outcomes of Migrants to Beijing

This project examines the educational disparities faced by second-generation Beipiao in Beijing, with a particular focus on the challenges faced in accessing quality education and the impact of the college entrance examination system. By illustrating the role of the household registration system in maintaining these inequalities, the study highlights an important but under-explored issue in the context of China’s rapid urbanization. Through a mixed-methods research approach, combining quantitative data analysis and qualitative interviews, the study sheds light on the systemic barriers to education and social mobility for children who have “drifted north”. The study provides valuable insights into the psychological and social implications of these disparities and contributes to a deeper understanding of educational inequality in urban China. This study also explores the relationship between the household registration system and the college entrance examination. It finds that students from different household locations face different challenges and inequalities in the college entrance examination. For example, some provinces have a large candidate base but receive enrollment quotas that are much lower than their candidate numbers as a proportion of the national total. Candidates in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai have significantly better chances of gaining admission to local universities than those from other provinces, and such local protectionism in enrolment violates the constitutional principle of equal opportunity in education. In addition, the difficulty of the college entrance examination varies by region, and there are differences in educational resources and admission scores in different regions, leading to unequal educational opportunities. The study also found that household registration and residential background had a significant impact on the chances of enrolling in key universities, and that students with rural household registration were significantly less likely to enroll in key universities than students with urban household registration. These findings further confirm the complex relationship between the household registration system and the college entrance examination, and its role in exacerbating educational inequality. The study’s conclusion emphasizes the urgency of addressing the educational inequalities brought about by the household registration system (Hukou). It calls on policymakers to reassess existing policies and work together to create a more inclusive educational environment. The findings have far-reaching implications for policymakers, educators, and urban strategists, prompting them to consider ways to break down systemic constraints and unlock the potential of this generation.

The Influence of the Imperial Examination System on the Phenomenon of Internal Competition in the College Entrance Examination in China, Japan, and South Korea

The imperial examination system, as an important means of selecting officials in ancient China, has undergone thousands of years of evolution. It has not only profoundly influenced China’s history and culture, but also had an undeniable impact on the modern college entrance examination system and the phenomenon of educational competition in China, Japan, and South Korea. The issue of internal competition in the college entrance examination has attracted widespread attention in today’s society. It not only concerns individuals’ educational pressure and quality of life but also poses challenges to the country’s education equity and talent cultivation model. In the context of globalization, the traces of the imperial examination system still affect the college entrance examination systems of these countries to some extent and have received widespread attention. This article analyzes the impact of the imperial examination system on the internal competition in the college entrance examination in China, Japan, and South Korea, and focuses on the universal influence of the imperial examination system on education internal competition worldwide. Based on this, this article proposes the following suggestions: relevant education departments need to consider the integration and innovation of different education models in the context of globalization, to achieve sustainable development of education.

Study on the Relationship Between Parental Autonomy Support, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Career Adaptability of High School Students

This study investigates the relationship between parental autonomy support, academic self-efficacy, and career adaptability of high school students in the context of the new college entrance examination system. Using the Career Adaptability Scale, the Parental Autonomy Support Questionnaire, and the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, this research tested 440 first-year high school students from four schools in Sichuan Province. The results reveal that (1) parental autonomy support significantly positively predicts career adaptability, indicating that more autonomy support from parents correlates with higher levels of career adaptability in students; (2) parental autonomy support not only directly predicts career adaptability but also affects it through the mediation of academic self-efficacy in students, which plays a partial mediating role.

Measures to Reduce Writing Anxiety in High School Students

Writing is a fundamental skill in modern English language education in China, serving as a means of language output and a crucial criterion for evaluating English proficiency. As teaching reforms progress and the college entrance examination system evolves, the significance of English writing has grown, accompanied by heightened expectations for high school students' writing abilities. However, the reality of high school classrooms often reveals students' apprehension and anxiety towards writing, impeding their progress in this area. Consequently, this study aims to delve into the origins of writing anxiety in high school English classrooms and propose constructive teaching suggestions to alleviate students' anxiety, ultimately enhancing the quality and proficiency of their English writing.

Stress Reduction Program Design for High School Teachers in a Private School in Jiangsu Province

With the continuous development of the times, the reform of China's education system is deepening, and science and technology are gradually penetrating into education, which brings certain challenges to the teaching work of high school teachers. At the same time, since 1977, the college entrance examination has been given important significance by the society as a whole and is recognized as an important breakthrough point in life. Under the influence of the college entrance examination system, high school teachers have to bear more pressure compared to teachers in other basic education levels. Therefore, based on reviewing the literature, this study used the questionnaire survey method and interview method to investigate the stressors of high school teachers by taking high school teachers of a private school in Jiangsu Province as the research object, and designed a stress reduction program for high school teachers of this private school in response to the findings of the study. Through the study, it was found that high school teachers in this school mainly have the pressure of teaching work, the pressure of work other than teaching, the pressure of interpersonal communication, the pressure of school management, and the pressure of the society, and finally, the stress reduction program for teachers was designed to alleviate the pressure of teachers' work, so as to promote the physical and mental health development of teachers and serve the cause of education in a better way.

Mapping the SMEEA Gaokao tests to the CEFR

This paper reports on a project where the Shanghai Municipal Educational Examinations Authority (SMEEA) engaged Cambridge University Press and Assessment (Cambridge) to begin the alignment process of their six foreign language tests to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) (Council of Europe, 2001, 2020). These six language tests are developed by SMEEA and form part of China’s National College Entrance Examination system. They are referred to as China’s National College Entrance Examination (Shanghai Paper), or the Shanghai Gaokao. This project was undertaken to enable a comparison of the relative difficulty of each language version of the Shanghai Gaokao, in terms of the CEFR. Additional project aims were to carry out training in the CEFR and in CEFR mapping procedures, using a blend of online delivery and a cascaded training model. This project took place between September 2021 and January 2022, involving a series of linked training and mapping activities and workshops. In this paper the focus is on the practical aspects of a computer mediated CEFR mapping project, on our reflections and recommendations, and on the participant feedback. Some outcomes are included which are directly related to the CEFR, but not any outcomes which are confidential.

The Problems and Countermeasures of China’s College Entrance Examination System: An Overview Study

This study explores three major problems within China’s college entrance examination system: Regional differences, family background diversification, and gender inequality. In terms of regional differences, the inequality between different regions leads to the inequality of college entrance examination opportunities, and the study suggests that the government should allocate resources, set up incentive mechanisms, and provide online education resources to solve this problem. Differences in family background have an important impact on students’ performance and preparation for college entrance examinations, so it is recommended that educational subsidies be provided, social support systems built, and free family education carried out. The issue of gender inequality requires more in-depth research and improvement, including the implementation of gender equality policies, gender education campaigns, and the establishment of gender gap monitoring systems. The study also suggests ways to reduce academic pressure and improve innovation, including diversifying curricula, promoting diverse ideas, strengthening communication between schools and families, introducing comprehensive quality tests, and expanding vocational education. These solutions are aimed at improving China’s Gaokao system to make it fairer and more comprehensive, providing students with better educational opportunities and possibilities for future development. The theoretical significance of the study is to enrich the theoretical system of the college entrance examination system reform and provide valuable references for policy formulation, to make the system more in line with China’s educational needs and social development requirements. Considering the resourcefulness of this topic and the limitations of fieldwork, this paper chose the literature research method as the research method.

복잡계 이론을 적용한 2022 대입제도 개편 정책결정과정 분석

Objectives This study attempted to analyze the policy-making process of reorganizing the 2022 college admis-sion system by applying the perspective of complex system theory and derive implications. Methods To this end, the analysis framework was devised by reviewing complex system theories and concepts, and the literature on the policy-making process of reorganizing the 2022 college admission system was analyzed, and the characteristics of the complex system were examined by dividing the policy-making process into four stages. Results As a result of the analysis, the Ministry of Education's reform plan for the 2021 school year due to the launch of the government led to nonlinearity, which is an unstable situation of deferring the reorganization of the college entrance examination. Through the critical point of transferring the reform plan to the newly established National Education Council, the result of public debate, deliberation and feedback through various interactions were repeated, and a new order, the reform plan for the 2022 college entrance examination system, was announced. Since then, a new, partially self-organized order has emerged as a way to strengthen fairness in the college en-trance system. Conclusions The 2022 college entrance system reform policy decision process showed the characteristics and processes of the complex system, and suggested the need for continuous management of feedback and feed-back for future policy development.

The Impact of Family Background on Subject Selection in Senior Secondary School Students in the Context of the Reform of College Entrance Examination: An Empirical Study Based on Survey Data from Zhejiang Province

Subject selection is one of the key components in the new college entrance examination system. This study analyzed the data from a sample survey of college entrance examination participants in Zhejiang Province between 2017 and 2020 using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, cross analysis, and binary logistic regression in an effort to research into the impact of family background on subject selection and academic achievements in senior secondary school students. Research findings showed that: (i) Students from families of higher social and economic status were more likely to be academically high-achieving; (ii) Student family background had a significant impact on their subject selection, specifically represented by a positive effect of home economic capital on student choice of subjects requiring higher learning costs, a positive effect of family perception of the importance of mathematics, physics, and chemistry on student choice of science subjects, and a positive effect of family cultural environment on student choice of liberal arts subjects; (iii) Personal factors such as gender and academic results are crucial for students’ decisions on subject selection, with male and high-performing students showing preferences for science subjects.

An Evaluation of the Chinese CollegeAdmission Examination System from the Standpoint of Equity in Public Policy

The provincial education examination institution mandate system for Chinas college entrance examination was approved by the relevant national department or is implementing an independent proposition. It is uniformly dispatched by the Ministry of Education and implemented and managed by the provincial enrollment and examination committees. Its nature dictates that social justice must exist. The battle for college entrance exams has grown more intense as the number of exams for admission to colleges continues to rise. Then came the sociological phenomenon of immigrants taking college admission exams. This article will use the phenomenon of college entrance examination immigration as an illustration to explain the need for its public policy for the equitable distribution of social value through a thorough analysis of college entrance examination admissions. The fairness of the new college entrance exam system must be continually improved. To take into account the interests of all parties and maximize the overall efficacy of public policy, social values must be distributed fairly.

Analysis of Regional Differences in the Distribution of Higher Education Opportunities in the Concept of Educational Equity

Cultivating top-notch innovative talents and promoting China's social progress require attention to the distribution of higher education opportunities. Therefore, the distribution of higher education opportunities has important research value for the development of education in China in the 21st century. Through literature survey, this study finds that the current distribution of higher education opportunities in terms of regional differences has problems with the entrance examination system, educational resources allocation, differences in the teaching force, educational policy input, and inequitable access to higher education due to differences in educational information technology. And accordingly, five recommendations are proposed: to add diversified subjects, to carry out diversified admission methods according to the characteristics of the west, to increase the investment in the allocation of educational resources in the west, to increase the capacity and improve the quality of the teaching force in the west, to enhance policy support and financial investment, and to strengthen infrastructure construction and promote information sharing of educational resources.

Reflection on China’s higher vocational education entrance examination: lessons from the imperial examination in modern China

AbstractThe higher vocational education entrance examination is crucial not only for improving China’s vocational education system but also for promoting economic development. Although China has placed an unprecedented emphasis on reforming the higher vocational education entrance examination in recent years, this reform is still fraught with many challenges. Very few studies have attempted to draw lessons from history for China’s current reform of the higher vocational education entrance examination. This study fills this gap by examining the connections between the imperial examination and China’s vocational education during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic period to shed light on China’s current reform of higher vocational education entrance examination. The institutional logics theory has provided useful tools for this study. Drawing lessons from the past, this study makes the following suggestions: (1) the need to transform a social environment dominated by academic and official oriented institutional logics into a one that is more influenced by the logics of craftsmanship spirit; (2) the need to readjust the examination content for the higher vocational education entrance examination; and (3) the need to establish a national unified higher vocational education entrance examination system to ensure students’ equity and fairness. This study calls for more research on the imperial examination to shed light on the reform of China’s contemporary higher vocational education entrance examination.

The Influence of Family Income Level on the Future Major Selection Approaches of Chinese Ordinary High School Students and the Potential Solutions

Education is an essential cornerstone of national rejuvenation and social progress, and the lifeblood of national development. The optimal allocation of educational resources is crucial. Due to the particularity of China’s college entrance examination system (Gaokao system), students must define their major at the age of 16. However, due to the differences in family income levels, there are numerous unscientific decision-making phenomena, including but not limited to cognitive bias and self-interest dilemma. The theory of information asymmetry is the main reason for the above problems. Therefore, establishing and improving the planning guidance mechanism of major selection for senior high school students is an effective way to reform and break through the above difficulties.

A Comparative Analysis of the 2018-2021 College Entrance Examination Mathematics National Paper (Science) questions

The college entrance examination system is undergoing constant reform and improvement. In 2021, the new college entrance examination system will be implemented, which will no longer distinguish between arts and sciences. This is a challenge for the proposition of math questions in the college entrance examination. Taking the 2018-2020 National examination paper (science) and 2021 National new high examination paper, a total of 11 mathematics advanced examination questions as the research object, using comparative research method, case study method, statistical analysis method and other research methods, mainly studied the examination content and investigation requirements of the examination paper. Based on the above research, the paper structure, the content of the paper, the core quality of mathematics and the similarities and differences of investigation requirements are obtained, and the proposition of the new college entrance examination mathematics and teachers are put forward.

Penerapan Chatbot Pada Aplikasi Ujian Penentu Program Studi Di Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bangka Belitung

The State Polytechnic of Manufacturing of Bangka Belitung (Polman Negeri Babel) offers many study programs to attract prospective students, however, interview results show that many of them are mistaken in choosing study programs. The problems identified include students wanting to change study programs, confusion in determining study programs, the level of involvement of others in determining study programs, and the number of students who do not complete their studies. The goal of this final project is to design and build a website-based application for prospective students of Polman Negeri Babel so they do not make mistakes in choosing study programs. The author uses the waterfall method and black box testing as system testing to build this application which will include features of a chatbot and an entrance exam system that can provide recommendations for suitable study programs based on the interests and knowledge of prospective students. It is hoped that this application can help prospective students make wise decisions in choosing study programs and completing their studies until graduation.

Exploring the current situation of parenting pressure in elementary schools under the double reduction policy

With the launch of the Double reduction policy, the burden of parents and primary school students has not been completely reduced, and many parents still have excessive parenting pressure and fear that their children are lagging behind in education, which not only affects parents' physical and mental health, but also causes certain harm to children's learning and growth. This paper analyzes the current situation and causes of parenting stress by literature research and interviews, and distills the four themes: educational expectations, reform of the secondary school entrance examination system, the disappearance of after-school training institutions, and the cost of after-school care by using the Colaizzi seven-step method, and proposes countermeasures in four areas: parental perceptions, evaluation system, out-of-school institutions, and school support, in order to reduce parenting stress and promote parents' physical and mental health and " and the implementation of the Double reduction policy.

Research on reform and trend of physical education high school entrance examination system under the background of "double reduction" policy

Research on reform and trend of physical education high school entrance examination system under the background of "double reduction" policy

Japanese University English Language Entrance Exams and the Washback Effect: A Systematic Review of the Research

The entrance exams to Japanese universities have long been criticised for creating negative “washback” on English education in high schools in Japan, as teachers have often focused their teaching efforts on teaching grammar to prepare students for these exams rather than helping students to develop competency in spoken English. Many government initiatives have attempted to reform English language education by encouraging a greater focus on speaking competency. This paper outlines the nature of the Japanese university entrance exam system, considers the phenomenon of washback, and critically reviews the body of empirical research related to washback in the Japanese context. A systematic review was conducted on articles published between 1993 and June, 2022. These articles were subjected to thematic analysis in which four broad categories were identified: learner behaviour; washback to teacher behaviour; affective factors; and washback specifically from the introduction of the listening test. Findings suggest that more empirical studies are required to understand the complex nature of washback from university entrance exams, and that future research is required to examine potential washback from four-skills testing and, in particular, from the inclusion of a speaking test.